Summer Adventures in the Great Outdoors
Bears at the beach
Parenteau, Shirley, author
2021
"Here's a wave-washed beach where a castle can stand! Where are the bears to build on the sand? Whee! Yellow and Fuzzy lift their shovels to start building a sandcastle so tall it will reach the sky. Floppy and Calico are ready to mold the towers. Big Brown Bear helps them pack the sand tightly-but still the towers collapse when the buckets are overturned. Oops! The sand is too dry! What will happen if they move really close to the water? With Shirley Parenteau's rhyming verse and David Martin's irresistibly cute illustrations, little readers are invited to join the bears for some trial and error-and creative cooperation-on a perfect day at the beach"-- Provided by publisher.
Bubbles...up!
Davies, Jacqueline, 1962- author
2021
"A day at the community pool is full of unwater magic--dunking and diving with friends; somersaulting, walking on your hands, and bursting up through the surface like a tortoise. But when a thunderstorm comes and a little brother ventures too close to the pool's edge, will our main character be quick enough and brave enough to save the day?"-- Provided by publisher.
Camp tiger
Choi, Susan, 1969- author
2019
A talking tiger approaches a family during their annual end-of-summer camping trip and is befriended by the youngest, a boy who does not feel ready for first grade.
Go camping
Beaton, Clare, author, illustrator
2021
"The campsite is full of things to spot! From nature trails, bugs, and butterflies to open fires on the night skies, little observers will love discovery the world around them"--Amazon.
Goodnight great outdoors
Alberg, Lucas.
2021
"A Perfect Bedtime Story, Whether You're Under a Roof or Under the Stars... Gather the children. Cuddle into a warm sleeping bag. It's time to fall asleep. This gentle, calming story celebrates the wonders of the great outdoors by saying goodnight to nature. As the sun sets, the family prepares their campsite for nightfall. "Goodnight hills, and goodnight clean air. Goodnight creatures everywhere." The soft, rhyming text complements dream-like illustrations, creating a picture book that's just right for winding down. So spend your days playing and exploring. With Goodnight Great Outdoors, you have bedtime covered."--Amazon.com.
Hike
Oswald, Pete, author, illustrator
2020
"In the cool and quiet early light of morning, a father and child wake up. Today they're going on a hike. Follow the duo into the mountains as they witness the magic of the wilderness, overcome challenges, and play a small role in the survival of the forest. By the time they return home, they feel alive -- and closer than ever -- as they document their hike and take their place in family history."-- Publisher's description.
Mrs. Peanuckle's hiking alphabet
Rodale, Maria.
2021
Mrs. Peanuckle takes on the outdoors and shares all her favorite animals, plants, and more in her latest tour of the ABCs! From A to Z, Mrs. Peanuckle introduces toddlers to 26 different natural-world experiences. With playful text, bright illustrations, and sturdy pages, Mrs. Peanuckle's alphabet book engages toddlers and takes them on an alphabet adventure through the natural world!
My big book of outdoors : welcome! In every season, there is something different to see, discover, make and do. So step outdoors and into nature!
Hopgood, Tim, author, illustrator
2022
Discover the great outdoors with this beautifully illustrated treasury that celebrates the wonder of nature in four glorious seasons. From vibrant springtime flowers to sweet fruits on summer trees, the falling of autumn leaves and snowdrops in winter, this book of four seasons is the perfect introduction to the big outdoors. Discover why birds fly south in winter, find animal footprints in the snow and learn to make the perfect snowflake; grow a sunflower, find a feather and make a daisy chain. Full of activities, poetry and fun facts to explore, this bumper book is jam-packed with amazing things to see and do outdoors - the perfect gift for every season. -- Publisher description.
Summer camp critter jitters
John, Jory, author
2021
Animals have different anxieties about going off to summer camp.
Swim, Jim!
Windness, Kaz, 1974- author, illustrator
2022
With the help of his sisters and some borrowed floaties, a fearful crocodile learns to swim. Includes information about crocodiles.
Wild about camping
Whittingham, Jane, 1984- author
2022
Are you wild about camping? In this delightful picture book, a brother and sister are excited for their first camping trip! On each page they experience all the fun of setting off for the woods, and readers will delight in seeing the siblings' actions mirrored by wild animals. From yanking the cords to get the tent set up (pulling, tugging moose) to swimming in the lake (floating, bobbing loons) to laughing and singing around the campfire (calling, hooting owls), kids and animals alike experience all the fun of a good camp-out.